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Plant dense vegetation along riparian corridors to create a buffer from intensely flowing waters during flood events.

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Hazards
Flooding – Rainfall-induced
Assets
Natural Areas and Wildlife
Focus of action
Nature-based solutions, Green Infrastructure

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